Sea Turtle Hatchlings and How You Can Help

The beaches of Siesta Key are prime nesting habitats for sea turtles and the season goes from May 1 through October 31. You can help the hatchlings make their way to the ocean by doing a few things that will just take an extra minute or two of your time when hitting the beach.

Help Sea Turtles with These Simple Steps

Fill in any holes you may have made on the beach.

Knock down any sandcastles that may block a sea turtle hatchlings path to the ocean.

Take any litter with you and dispose of properly as hatchlings can get caught up or snagged in any trash including plastic, fishing lines, etc.

Avoid flashlights at night as the light disorients turtles and hatchlings and may lead them in the wrong direction.

Remember, the only chance a hatchling has to survive is to make it to the ocean.

With any luck you might visit when turtles are hatching and see them firsthand begin their journey of life!